Saudi medical team undertakes complex surgery to separate Tanzanian conjoined twins
RIYADH: A Saudi medical team began surgery on Thursday to separate Tanzanian conjoined twins Laitience and Loveness, aged 2 years and 2 months, at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City. The operation is part of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program, led by Dr. Abdu»»»
Dubai tenants, landlords can cancel signed rental contracts if deception is proven
New ruling allows landlords and tenants to challenge signed leases before tenancy begins Dubai: Landlords and tenants in Dubai can ask to cancel a signed rental contract before the tenancy begins if they can prove they were misled when making the agreement, under a new judicial principle establishe»»»
Explosives, C-4 and weapons seized in Tripoli
Weapons and explosives, including of the C-4 type, have been seized by General Security in the northern city of Tripoli. “As part of proactive security efforts and under the supervision of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of General Security executed a series of raids in the city of»»»
Volkswagen logs Q3 operating loss of €5.86 billion on Porsche writedown
BusinessGermanyVW logs €5.86 billion Q3 operating loss on Porsche writedownMark HallamThe Volkswagen Group has filed its worst quarterly performance since the height of the "Dieselgate" scandal in 2015. Share prices climbed in response, however, perhaps because the bad news was so well signposted. »»»
At least 13 killed in 'horrific' Russian drone strike at Ukraine train station
At least 13 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a busy railway station in Ukraine's Dnipro on Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, describing the attack as "horrific" and urging Kyiv's allies not to ease sanctions on Moscow. A Russian drone slammed into a busy platform at a railw»»»
Houthis say Saudi strike kills 12 in Yemeni residential area
The Houthis said on Thursday that a Saudi strike on a residential area in Yemen's western Taiz province killed 12 people, as the two sides exchange fire in the reignited conflict. "As an initial toll, 12 citizens were killed and three others were critically injured when the Saudi enemy targeted the»»»
Qatar rejects 'dangerous' accusations that it interfered in Israeli elections
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman on Thursday rejected accusations "made by certain Israeli politicians and their contacts in the media" that his country had interfered in the Israeli elections. "We categorically deny allegations that Qatar has interfered in Israeli elections or funded any activit»»»
QSE index closes lower
Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed on Thursday lower by 63.17 points, or 0.69 percent, to end at 9,151.18. Trading volume reached 163,515,761 shares, with turnover totaling QR 440,320,090.241 through 31,268 transactions across all sectors. The shares of 16 companies advanced during the s»»»
Carney hosts EU leaders as Trump pushes Canada toward Europe
Prime Minister Mark Carney called Canada "the most European of non-European countries" early in U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. Now, he's hosting European leaders to pursue an unprecedented alliance, but the proposed EU "associate member" designation faces resistance even as the EU's top o»»»
Putin woos African leaders at Moscow summit aimed at expanding Russia-Africa ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin courted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit that wraps up Thursday as he seeks to bolster Moscow's clout across the continent. Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that "Russia and Africa are united by »»»
Abu Dhabi announces E22 road changes, E12 lane closure
Motorists are advised to follow traffic signs and allow extra time for their journeys Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced a road closure, traffic diversions and reduced speed limits on Abu Dhabi–Al Ain Road (E22), alongside a right-lane closure on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (E12) towards Saadiyat»»»
APIA approved agricultural investments up 8% end ofSept.2026
Tunis, Oct.29 (TAP) - Some 4,651 agricultural investment projects, with a total budget of TND 345.7 million were approved late September 2026, representing a 12% increase in number and 8% increase in value compared with the same period in 2025, data...»»»
Portuguese man brutally assaults Hungarian partner's stepfather in their home
A Portuguese man who travelled to Hungary to visit his partner following the birth of their child is facing prison after allegedly beating her stepfather so severely that the victim required life-saving surgery. Came to witness the dawn of life, almost took one According to the indictment, the defe»»»
Pakistan:Pakistan Reverses Ban on Taiwanese Airlines’ Use of...
By Staff, Agencies Pakistan has restored overflight rights to two Taiwanese airlines just days after restricting their access to its airspace, according to reports by the Associated Press, Bloomberg, and Dawn. On Wednesday, Islamabad issued permits allowing Taiwan-based China Airlines and EVA Air t»»»
Qatar denies allegations of interference in Israeli elections: Dr. Al-Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari stated that Qatar categorically denies allegations that it has interfered in Israeli elections or funded any activities intended to influence their outcom»»»
Bulgaria Third in Waste Generation per Capita in EU in 2024, First in Landfill Usage
In 2024, Bulgaria generated an average of 2,881 kg of waste per capita, excluding major mineral waste from mining, quarrying, construction and demolition, show Eurostat data published here on Thursday. This country produced the third-highest amount in the European Union after Estonia (4,703 per cap»»»
Media Review: October 29
HEADLINES Bulgarian media on Thursday focus on the latest drone attack against a vessel near Cape Kaliakra and growing concerns over security in the Black Sea, alongside the presidential election campaign and road safety. Other prominent topics include energy and food prices, agricultural productio»»»
Russia:Google’s Russian Subsidiary Pays $207.7 Million in Fi...
By Staff, Agencies Google’s Russian subsidiary has paid nearly 16.8 billion rubles [$207.7 million] toward fines imposed in Russia on its US-based parent company, Google LLC, the subsidiary’s bankruptcy trustee told a court hearing, Russian state media reported Thursday. Valery Talyarovsky, the ins»»»
Manja Grcic resigns as RTS director-general
BELGRADE - Manja Grcic resigned as director-general of Serbia's national public broadcaster RTS on Wednesday, the RTS announced on its website. Grcic said she had decided to step down from the post after careful consideration of the circumstances in which the RTS was currently operating, and added »»»
Black Friday at Altex, Media Galaxy and BRICO begins on 29 October, with three weeks of discounts
This year’s event marks BRICO’s second Black Friday as part of the Altex Romania ecosystem. Altex and BRICO offer complementary solutions for home improvement, ranging from technology and household appliances to products for interior design, renovation and DIY. “We are living in a time when we are »»»
Jazeera Paints strengthens presence in Qatar through participation in Build Your House 2026
The company’s participation builds on its Gulf-wide expansion, following the opening of its first branch in Doha earlier this year. Riyadh: Jazeera Paints, the leading company in the paint, color, and building solutions industry in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and North Africa, participated in th»»»
SAMEDAY prepares for Black Friday 2026: 10 million parcels expected for delivery
“For us, Black Friday is not just about volumes and operational capacity, but about the trust that millions of people place in us when they choose SAMEDAY. Our ambition is to become the most loved courier company in Romania and across the region, and we know that achieving this ambition depends on »»»
Abu Dhabi court jails 8 for life over arms supplies to Sudanese Army
Court confiscated Dh1.545m, ordered the convicted deported after serving their sentences Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, convicting several defendants in a case that revea»»»
Seven suspects identified in Hezbollah explosives case
Judicial authorities are nearing the completion of the preliminary investigation into the Hezbollah explosives case, paving the way to file charges against seven suspects involved in the case, a media report said. “Government Commissioner to the Military Court, Judge Claude Ghanem, is expected to r»»»
ENSIT launches RIFTSI dataset to support research and development in marine litter detection
Tunis, Oct.29 (TAP) - The RIFTSI (Intelligent Robotics, Reliability and Signal and Image Processing) laboratory at the National School of Engineering in Tunis (ENSIT), has announced the launch of the Tunisian Mediterranean Coastal Marine Litter and...»»»
Fire triggers emergency at US nuclear weapons complex
A fire broke out at a major nuclear research complex in South Carolina that supports the US nuclear weapons program, the Department of Energy has said. The fire started at Savannah River National Laboratory, part of the Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, on Wednesday evening and was subsequently»»»
Pakistan: Oxygen cylinder explodes inside ambulance, killing 10 including pregnant woman
Pregnant woman among victims as blast engulfs ambulance during patient transfer Dubai: At least 10 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed when an oxygen cylinder exploded inside an ambulance at a government-run health facility in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province, triggering a devastating»»»
Doha Film Festival 2026 launches Cinema Alkhaleej Programme in November
Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will launch Cinema Alkhaleej programme, which includes seven films from the Gulf countries during the period from November 19 to 27. The programme honouring the diversity of storytelling from across the Gulf, bringing together seven films that represent th»»»
Truck crashes into safety barrier on Dubai's E611 after driver falls asleep
The driver suffered minor injuries in the crash near Dubai Flyover towards Abu Dhabi Dubai: A truck crashed into a metal safety barrier on Emirates Road E611 after its driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, prompting Dubai Police to warn motorists about the dangers of driving while tired. The »»»
Abu Dhabi court jails 8 for life over arms supplies to Sudanese Army
Court confiscated Dh1.545m, ordered the convicted deported after serving their sentences Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, convicting several defendants in a case that revea»»»
Russia's shadow fleet: Can the EU act even if the US eases sanctions on these ships?
ConflictsEuropeRussia shadow fleet sanctions: Can the EU act if the US pulls back?Srinivas MazumdaruThe US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude that is not subject to sanctions. https://p.dw.com/p/5OmFfPrefer DW on Google»»»
Ring unveils 4K and 2K battery-powered doorbells with advanced features
Ring expands its portfolio with three 2K video doorbells and a new spotlight camera Ring is introducing new battery-powered 2K and 4K doorbells, delivering sharper video and more flexible installation across its doorbell lineup. Starting at Dh249, and available today, the new doorbells bring even c»»»
AI use is widespread inside Romanian companies, but integration remains shallow – study
More than 60% of Romanian companies with at least ten employees use artificial intelligence in some form, but only 16.8% use it regularly or have integrated it into their operations, according to a new study by Edge Institute and the Concordia Employers’ Confederation. The findings highlight a subs»»»
Carlyle and EBRD agree to sell Black Sea Oil & Gas to Mazarine Energy
Global investment firm Carlyle and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to sell Black Sea Oil & Gas (BSOG), Romania’s largest offshore natural gas producer, to Mazarine Energy. The transaction, whose value has not been disclosed, is subject to regulatory approvals»»»
United States:US Journalists to Monitor Russia-Ukraine Human...
By Staff, Agencies US First Lady Melania Trump announced US journalists will observe a humanitarian mission under a temporary Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Alyoshki, in Russia’s Kherson Region. Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev confirmed that reporters from the conservative US outlet Newsmax»»»
Botim rolls out UAE's first fintech Jaywan prepaid card
The card aims to reach 200,000 workers initially, with plans to expand to 4 million Dubai: UAE-based fintech platform Botim has launched the country's first prepaid card issued by a fintech company under Jaywan, the UAE's national card scheme, in a move aimed at expanding access to digital payments»»»
Student list won 53.04 pct of vote, United Serbia won 38.97 pct - commission
BELGRADE - According to preliminary electoral results published on Wednesday evening by Serbia's national electoral commission (RIK) following last Sunday's early parliamentary polls, the Student List won 53.04 pct of votes counted, while the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia list won 38.97 pct. The S»»»
Sheikh Maktoum, Standard Chartered CEO discuss Dubai's global financial ambitions
Talks focus on Dubai's ambition to become one of the world's top four financial centres Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, on Thursday met with Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartere»»»
Pakistan human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari, husband jailed for 10 years each in terrorism case
Couple convicted over 2024 cricket security breach, allege persecution for rights work Dubai: A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Thursday sentenced prominent human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to 10 years in prison each over allegations that they disru»»»
evomag is kicking off Black Friday 2026 with 50% more products on offer and expects sales to rise by 10%
The campaign runs from 29 October to 15 November, in two successive waves of discounts. The first wave takes place between 29 October and 5 November, and the second between 6 and 15 November. 6 November marks the peak of the event, when evomag will offer customers the most discounts of the campaign»»»
‘Horrific’ Russian drone strike kills 13 at Ukraine train station: Kyiv
KYIV: A Russian drone slammed into a busy platform at a railway station in Ukraine’s Dnipro on Thursday killing at least 13 people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called a “horrific” attack that demands a response from Kyiv’s allies. The strike came as Ukraine and Russia strive to uphold a fra»»»
Saudi Arabia leads Middle East tourist arrivals to Indonesia
JAKARTA: Saudi travelers made up the largest group of foreign tourists from the Middle East to visit Indonesia so far this year, the tourism ministry said on Thursday, as Jakarta seeks to attract more visitors from the Kingdom to explore other destinations in the country. Over 83,000 Saudi tourists»»»
Al Bahar Towers: A fusion of sustainability and traditional Arab architecture in Abu Dhabi
Award-winning Al Bahar Towers showcase modern solutions for desert climates Abu Dhabi: To some it looks like a pineapple, to others a honeycomb. On the corner of Al Saada and Al Salam Streets in Abu Dhabi stand two towers that few people walk past without looking up. They are officially called Al B»»»
Business - EU natural gas prices top €100 for first time since 2022
As winter approaches, the price of European natural gas has topped €100 per megawatt hour, its highest level since 2022. The EU says it's not worried about supplies, although its storage facilities are only 72 percent full, but warns households of a "difficult" season to come. Also in the show: the»»»
Suspect in Paris shooting to be placed in pre-trial detention, anti-terrorism prosecutor says
A shooter suspected of killing one person and wounding five others last week in the town of Trappes, near Paris, is set to be held in pre-trial detention and will appear before judges on Thursday, France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor said. A man suspected of carrying out a shooting in the P»»»
North Korea fires 'around a dozen' ballistic missiles amid rising tensions with South Korea
North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said. The North Korean capital Pyongyang has stepped up weapons tests in recent weeks despite South Korea's offer of military talks. North Korea fired "around a dozen" short-rang»»»
Bulgaria’s ‘Davos’ Sets Post-Election Agenda on Euro, AI, Energy and Security
Powers Summit 2026 will bring together business leaders, industry associations, employer organizations, government ministers and representatives of all political forces in Bulgaria’s Parliament in Sofia on December 10, with discussions focused on the country’s economic and policy priorities after t»»»
Bulgarian Navy Deploys Corvette to Sink Drone-Struck KHORYV
The Bulgarian Navy has sent the corvette Reshitelny to the waters off Cape Shabla to sink the cargo ship KHORYV, which was struck by a drone and capsized in the Black Sea near Constanța on October 23, Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov told bTV. The vessel is drifting southward without a crew or»»»
Egypt targets declining gas output with record hydraulic fracturing project
Bapetco, Halliburton prepare major Western Desert project to boost natural gas production Dubai: Egypt's Badr El Din Petroleum Company (Bapetco) is preparing to carry out the largest multistage hydraulic fracturing operation in the country's oil and gas history, targeting the Obaiyed H18 horizontal»»»